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Thursday, 1 May 2008

shrimp lo mein!

I am sitting in Hawaiian Eye, waiting for my shrimp lo mein to cool down. It's been a mad week! Today, I only had a few last minute things to do when SUDDENLY, the Frame Guy who I had given up on called and cheerily announced that my frames were ready and he would drop them at the studio in five minutes.

After some quick thinking, I decided NOT to tell him where to stick the frames, and flew to the studio. I spent valuable time mounting tiles into frames and delivering them.

Then I went to the bank to collect my credit card, and they said to come back at 3 o'clock. That puts me in hush hour traffic later... It's going to be a long day!

Apart from those minor hitches, I am so organized I amaze myself. All three children are happy and excited due to stellar parenting. I can still get that mother of the year award! Even if I DO leave two kids behind and go jet-setting!

I think the airconditioning in this restaurant has finally kicked the bucket.

So this is me: I will eat, and then I will finish doing my few remaining dos. I will settle two kids, I WILL collect my credit card, and the traffic won't be too bad, and I will fit all of the Maggi soup, anchar plum, spees, coconut milk powder, curry powder, etc in my suitcase! I will sleep well tonight, eventually, and tomorrow will be totally wonderful! Sam and me! World travellers!

"Nan is an incredibly talented writer, who has that rare ability to transport you to wherever she is writing about. She captivates you with imagery and local knowledge that only a well heeled traveller could possibly possess. The result is not only authentic but very beautiful writing."